March 3-6, 2002

The Annual Conference for 2002 was held on March 3-6 in Chesapeake, VA, where over 100 members and registrants gathered for spiritual renewal and relationship building. The theme for the conference was "Bold Leadership for Troubling Times." Those who attended were touched by the Lord's presence and were challenged to take bold and courageous steps forward as Christian leaders. The presentations were relevant and well received. Several noted the sense of community and intimacy which seems to be developing among our members as they share their hearts, struggles, and victories with one another.

On Tuesday, the pastors and spouses from our Partner Churches gathered for a day retreat in nearby Williamsburg. The day was filled with loving, sharing and supporting one another. There were plenty of laughs and tears. During the Tuesday afternoon opening sessions, conclaves were convened focusing on different areas of ministry concentration.

On of the highlights was a Women's Luncheon where Terri Meeuwsen of the 700 Club spoke. All of the women wept as God poured out His love and mercy on them. A worship concert with Jason Upton, one of our VM members and a rising prophetic voice among post-moderns, attracted hundreds of young and old from the community. The glory of God was so strong it was hard to stand under the cloud.

We ordained 10 new members during a special service. Two of them were on staff at a local charismatic Presbyterian church...it was so cool to see a convergence of believers and leaders come together to celebrate this historical moment not only in their personal lives, but possible in the city as more walls came down! Prophetic ministry over each couple continued for an hour.

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